Local News for the Pioneer Valley
Local news feeds and links for the Pioneer Valley and Western Massachusetts, organized by county and town. Get headlines and news stories here without all the advertising!
Town by Town news
- Franklin County News Feeds and Links
- Hampden County News Feeds and Links
- Hampshire County News Feeds and Links
Regional Newspapers
- The Valley Advocate – this free weekly is mostly about entertainment (movie reviews, what music is playing where, plus a large personals section). But they also host several blogs, and Stephanie Kraft and Maureen Turner do a decent job reporting on issues relevant to the local area.
WWLP Channel 22 News (Springfield)
- Man arrested for Easthampton killingFebruary 22, 2012
An Easthampton man will be arraigned inside Baystate Medical Center for the killing of Jessica Ann Pripstein.
- Christians mark Ash WednesdayFebruary 22, 2012
A large crowd gathered at St. Michael’s Cathedral in downtown Springfield Wednesday afternoon, to receive ashes on their foreheads.
- SPD: Man found dead may have overdosedFebruary 22, 2012
Police in Springfield are investigating the death of a man found inside an abandoned house in the South End.
CBS 3 News (Springfield)
- Police brutality trial continues for former Springfield officerFebruary 22, 2012A high-profile police brutality trial is under way and opening statements were made in the trial of Jeffrey Asher, the former Springfield police officer accused of beating Melvin Jones III.
- High court rules on teen BYOB party hostsFebruary 22, 2012Massachusetts teens who host parties but don't supply alcohol can't be held responsbile if one of their guests is hurt.
- Mayor Sarno sends bill to Boston to delay MCAS examsFebruary 22, 2012Springfield is trying to delay the MCAS exams.
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